User manual WHIRLPOOL CO 405 N INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Product The freezer is made of recyclable material. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local regulations for waste disposal. Render the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. Dispose of this appliance in accordance with local regulations. [. . . ] This will slow down the rise in temperature. • • • 13 42043gb. fm5 Page 14 Thursday, May 4, 2000 12:10 PM DEFROSTING THE FREEZER The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm. • Remove the packs of food from the freezer and wrap them close together in newspaper. Store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag. • Remove the internal drainage channel plug (depending on model). • Remove the external drainage channel plug (depending on model) and reposition it as shown in figure (A). • Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel to collect the residual water. • Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to detach the ice from the freezer walls. • Remove the ice from the bottom of the freezer. • In order to avoid permanent damage to the freezer interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice. • Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially. • Dry the interior of the freezer compartment thoroughly. • • On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug. Plug in the appliance. A B CARE AND MAINTENANCE To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year. • • Remove the ice from the upper edge. Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened with warm water and/or mild detergent. • Clean the motor cooling grille (depending on model). • Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the appliance. Attention: Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance. Do not use abrasive products, scourers or stain-removers (e. g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance. 14 42043gb. fm5 Page 15 Thursday, May 4, 2000 12:10 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. • Contents impeding correct closure of the freezer lid?• Appliance too near a source of heat? [. . . ] After connecting the appliance to the mains, when the right temperature has been reached (about an hour), ensure that the fast freeze function is inactive (yellow LED is off). During the freezing phase, the lid does not open until the right temperature has been reached (about 1 hour). Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug is correctly positioned (C). Ensure that the lid seal is not damaged: to remove any deformation, warm the seal with a hair dryer. [. . . ]